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Kanopolis

Kansas · 492 residents · 1.178 sq mi
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Kanopolis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,283. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,000. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
−9%since 2000
from 543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.7
+10%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3914635366096811990201020202024Kanopolis
2024552
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,283
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,413 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,154
+19%since 2000
from $16,161 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−49.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+39%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(464)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(69)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(159)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(33)
Diversity Score36.1%(178)
Diversity Score
36
+23%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kanopolis, Kansas?

Kanopolis, Kansas has about 492 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kanopolis, Kansas?

The typical household in Kanopolis, Kansas earns about $32,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kanopolis, Kansas expensive?

In Kanopolis, Kansas, the median home is worth about $41,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Kanopolis, Kansas?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kanopolis, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kanopolis, Kansas?

About 8.2% of people in Kanopolis, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kanopolis, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kanopolis, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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